In pursuit of better sight.

Mom and Dad took me to the University of Wisconsin - Madison Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital today to have my juvenile cataracts evaluated by Ophthalmology and discuss possible cataract surgery. I was examined and evaluated by a student vet (graduating on Friday), a resident vet, and an attending vet. They even took pictures of me and my eyes. Cataracts in cats are very rare, maybe 12 cases a year across the entire USA! I felt like a popular guy and everyone was very nice!

My left eye is worse than my right eye. Since I still have vision in my right eye (the clouding is not as dense/thick) they recommended monitoring my right eye for a while. At this point surgery is justified on my left eye, but not my right. We want to make sure the potential benefits out weigh the potential risks/complications and they explained everything very well to Mom and Dad. If my right eye progresses and gets worse, we plan to proceed with cataract surgery on both eyes. If not, we might just have my left eye done.

Hopefully I am on the road to better vision. Linus has an advantage right now in our wrestling matches...

Leave a Comment